Was This Business Dispute Handled Correctly?

[lizcooks4u]

i THOUGHT i WAS THE DUMMY....

wow - heck of a story...i do have one questions though...what the heck does "bellicose" mean? Maybe I'm dumb, but I've never heard that word before! Sounds interesting! I think PL is a tad bit of a rip off anyway...an it's a DANG shame that you were treated like that...totally wrong!!! Brush it off...lesson learned - don't ever be like her!!! LOL!!!

I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THAT WORD WAS EITHER.!!!

 

[KimmyDarling]

Unbelievable, Valky. Your response was perfect- dignified and thorough. I'm glad you cc'd her Director.And I'm with Speedy-- I would be utterly HORRIFIED if I received something like this about one of my (future) consultants!Yet another example of someone who does NOT know how to treat people. Thus, she will not be long for this business...

 

[mbh06]

Obviously she's having a bad week! I would be upset too. I know someone that had a Lia Sophia show and the consultant made a $60 error on a guests order & called the host telling her that the customer owed her the money even though the consultant clearly made the error b/c the guest paid at the show. Yikes! My friend told her no she made the mistake and would have to make up the difference b/c the consultant was real crappy to her and she told her she'd hold the show until she got the money. Nasty situation. I don't remember what happend, but that was over a lot more money. I would just find someone else to do business with. If she treats everyone like that she won't be in buisness long.

 

[klsnyder]

I think I would try to find a way to cancel that show, and all orders on the show...Then I would bless and release..hehehe

 

[DizziePixie]

.......I think your main concern is the neighbor, because it sounds like she is someone you could become friends with, and let's face it, you have to live by her! Personally, I think I would say something, but try to keep it "general", something like, "Jane, I just wanted to let you know that there were some issues with my PartyLite show with Jill and we didn't end it on good terms. While it's not necessary to bring you into the problem, I just wanted you to know that I value the friendship you and I have and would love to continue to build it. I'd be happy to answer any questions or concerns should Jill mention anything." Like ChefLisa said, your neighbor has probably heard a similar story from this "friend", so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Good luck, and let me know if you ever need a professional PartyLite consultant

Diane

I totally agree with Diane. You need to at least mention it to her so that you guys are on the same page and she doesn't think you're holding something back from her. I think Diane worded it great. Open, honesty is best. I think the neighbor is your only concern. Good riddens to the PLG. Her biz will never grow treating customers like that.

 

[yummy4tummy]

You need to at least mention it to her so that you guys are on the same page and she doesn't think you're holding something back from her. I think Diane worded it great. Open, honesty is best. I think the neighbor is your only concern.

That's pretty much how I feel too. I am with out a doubt sure that PLG DID (or will real soon) say something to my neighbor. I am sure that she will put her owns spin on it but I have all the documentation and witnesses to back up her crazy antics. I really don't want to lose my friendship with my neighbor but I HATE when people paint only half a picture and even more for people to judge without hearing the evidence. Thanks for the advice. We shall see what transpires.

 

[jmichie82]

Valky,

Nice reply. You really took the high road. I'd definitely make sure her director gets a copy of your letter so she sees both sides.

 

[yummy4tummy]

Update:PLG forwarded me a message from UPS (I guess) that my shipment was damaged in route. How nice! Of course she added no words to the e-mail. I guess my response to her left her speechless?

Anyway, I took the advice from you guys. My neighbor came over today to get the feeding details. I told her that the PL order was damaged in transit but I could not tell her when the replacement stuff would be shipped. (that would require communication LOL) Then I said that I knew that she & PLG were dear friends but for whatever reason, we didn't end up on good terms. I did not want to drag her into the middle of it but I just thought she should know that IF/When PLG says anything to remember there is another side to the story. And as you guessed, she told me that there was a time that she & PLG weren't such good friends. They didn't talk for 6 months because of her behavior. I just left it at that. She said she understood and was really nice about it. Just from her initial reaction though, I could tell that PLG HAD said something. Se la vie (sp?)

 

[DebbieSAChef]

HmmmmI have learned that there are some real psychopaths out there who actually think they can make no mistakes, or blame others for any mistakes they do make. They never find fault in themselves and insist that they are always the victims.
definition of psychopath - A person with an antisocial personality disorder, manifested in aggressive, perverted, criminal, or amoral behavior without empathy or remorse.

It's sad but we do learn from situations like this. At least you know what type of person she is and never to do business with her again. Good job on clearing your name with her director and writing back to clarify the situation to her. In her fantasy world she really does think that you were being unreasonable, instead of looking at the facts.

Ok that's the psychology lesson for today...LOL

Debbie